Jobs in Philosophy in Americas
Assistant Professor, tenure track, beginning August 2011. AOS: Metaphysics and Epistemology broadly construed to include related areas in History of Analytical Philosophy, Philosophical Logic, Philosophy of Mind and General Philosophy of Science. Some preference may be given to candidates approaching these areas formally or empirically. AOC: Open, but willingness to teach History of Ancient or Modern Philosophy is a plus. Advanced ABDs will be considered at the level of Instructor, but Ph.D. completion should occur by August 2012. Five undergraduate courses a year. Substantive research program. Standard service duties. Opportunity for summer teaching.
Address personal letter of application to Bruce Glymour, M&E Search Committee Chair, Department of Philosophy. Send entire application package (letter, CV, writing sample, three letters of recommendation and evidence of teaching effectiveness) electronically as Word or PDF documents to the department assistant at philosophy [__at__] ksu [dot] edu. Review of applications will start on April 28th and will continue until the position is filled. Kansas State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer actively seeking diversity among its employees. The Philosophy Department strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. In accordance with Kansas Board of Regents policy, the University is required to run a background check on the final candidate.
BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY/THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK: Visiting Assistant Professor. PhD strongly preferred. One year appointment beginning August 2011, with the possibility of renewal. AOS: Social and Political Philosophy and/or Ethics broadly construed. AOC: the Department has particular teaching needs in applied ethics ( especially biomedical ethics) and logic. Teaching load is 3/3. Competitive salary and benefits. To apply, please send complete dossier (cover letter, CV, and short writing sample) as email attachment (Word or PDF only) to Joy Tassey, Philosophy Department Administrator, at jtassey [__at__] binghamton [dot] edu, indicating "VAP Application" in the subject line. Confidential letters of recommendation may be sent in electronic form via Interfolio, or in hard copy to Department of Philosophy, VAP Search, Binghamton University, Box 6000 Binghamton NY 13902-6000. The Department will conduct Skype interviews beginning immediately; search continues until position is filled. Binghamton University and the State University of New York are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Calgary invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship starting on September 1, 2011. The area of specialization is logic or the philosophy of science. The fellow will be expected to have a well-defined research project, teach one course in the area of specialization, and participate in the research activities of the Department. All requirements for the PhD must have been completed by the starting date and no more than five years before it. The stipend is $50,000 Canadian per year.
Specific inquiries about this position may be directed to: Ali Kazmi, Head, Department of Philosophy, University of Calgary, akazmi [__at__] ucalgary [dot] ca
Complete dossiers, including a cv, at least three letters of reference, postgraduate transcripts, a recent sample of writing, and a detailed research proposal may be sent to: Merlette Schnell, Manager, Department of Philosophy, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 CANADA, schnell [__at__] ucalgary [dot] ca
Applications will be accepted until April 15, 2011 or until the position is filled.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Calgary respects, appreciates, and encourages diversity.
The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Pace University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin September 2011.The appointment will be primarily on the New York City Campus, but some teaching will also be required on the Westchester campus, located approximately 30 miles north of New York City.
The position requires a PhD degree in either Philosophy or Religious Studies. The successful candidate must demonstrate proven excellence in teaching introductory as well as upper level courses within the disciplines of both philosophy and religious studies. The specific area of specialization is open, but the candidate must demonstrate a passion for and a commitment to teaching students to read and understand the great sacred and secular texts of a wide range of philosophical and religious traditions. The successful candidate is also expected to develop an active research/scholarship program that involves undergraduate students.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, description of their research and teaching philosophies, and three letters of reference to:
dysondean [__at__] pace [dot] edu
or
Search Committee, Assistant Professor of Philosophy & Religious Studies Office of the Dean, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, One Pace Plaza, New York, NY 10038. Review of applications will begin March 15, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.
Pace University is an Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/H/V, committed to ensuring a diverse learning and working environment. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
MCTC is a two-year college located in downtown Minneapolis, serving the diverse, multicultural communities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. We provide a comprehensive offering of developmental, liberal arts, pre-professional, professional, and technical programs.
Responsibilities:
* Teaching courses in Philosophy, primarily college-level introductions and Ethics.
* Participating in and leading review and implementation of curriculum in a consensus-driven department.
* Participating in student assessment and departmental meetings.
* Participating actively in the college community through committee work and inter-departmental collaboration.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Master’s degree with a major in Philosophy, or Master’s degree with 16 graduate semester credits (24 graduate quarter credits) in Philosophy
Preferred Qualifications:
* Autonomous classroom teaching experience (2+ years)
* Critical Race Theory—coursework and/or practice in critical race theory; demonstrated commitment and connection to communities of color
* Demonstrated commitment to the academic needs of non-traditional students, including non-native speakers of English, older students, students with disabilities, and first-generation college students
* Ph.D.
* Community College Experience— two or more years’ teaching experience in a community or combined community and technical college
* Multicultural/Cross-cultural Texts— two or more years of classroom teaching experience and/or significant graduate level coursework in multicultural philosophical theories, pedagogies and settings
* Assessment— demonstrated experience with the development of assessment strategies and practices across classroom, department, and college levels
* Service Learning/Civic Engagement/Social Responsibility— documented experience with service learning/public work/social responsibility practices in the classroom
Salary: $33,500 - $68,500
Begin Review Date: Materials submitted electronically on or before April 8, 2011 will receive priority review.
How to Apply: Submit your application online at: http://hr.powerobjects.com/hr/viewpostings.jsp?positiontype=Faculty&post...
XAVIER UNIVERSITY, Cincinnati, OH. Assistant Professor, tenure track, starting August 2011. Area of specialty: American philosophy. Area of competence: history of philosophy, with an emphasis on the close reading of great books. Ph.D. required by start of position. 3 undergraduate courses/semester, usually 2 sections of a core course (either Ethics as an Introduction to Philosophy, including some study of the Republic, or Theory of Knowledge, including study of the Discourse on Method) + 1 upper-division elective. Summer teaching usually available. Research and service are expected and supported. Salary competitive. We are a diverse, historically based department in a Catholic, Jesuit university; in addition to supporting a major, we contribute to the university’s core curriculum and honors programs. For more information, visit www.xavier.edu/philosophy. Xavier University has a strong commitment to diversity and, building upon recent success, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women and minorities. EO/AAE. Candidates should e-mail only a letter of application and a CV to Prof. Richard Polt, Chair (polt [__at__] xavier [dot] edu). Selected candidates will be asked for further materials including a graduate transcript, a writing sample, evidence of teaching excellence, and three letters of recommendation. Preliminary interviews will be conducted by Skype or telephone. To ensure consideration, applications must be received by April 4, 2011.
The Center for Genetic Research Ethics and Law (CGREAL) is recruiting a post-doctoral trainee who has demonstrated promise as a future leader in research examining ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) in human genetics, and who would benefit from didactic training and intensive mentorship.
The goal of the CGREAL Post-Doctoral Training Program is to train researchers whose work is focused on ELSI in the design and conduct of human genetic research, the translation of research results into clinical medicine, and health policy needs related to genetics. We offer a flexible 1-2 year training program to help guide young investigators in this field of study and to provide them with integrated but focused training.
Program Description: CGREAL is an NIH-funded Center of Excellence in ELSI Research (CEER) directed through a collaborative partnership between Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) and the Cleveland Clinic. This collaboration allows post-doctoral trainees to participate in the experiential learning environments of both institutions and work closely with a network of scholars engaged in related conceptual and empirical work. Each CGREAL trainee defines a unique training program that is consistent with their personal and professional goals.
The training program consists of:
• Direct experience with a variety of clinical and research practices, conceptual paradigms, and disciplinary approaches;
• A mentored ELSI research project designed and conducted by the trainee in collaboration with his/her mentors.
Required Qualifications: An advanced professional degree (e.g., PhD, JD, MD) in the social and behavioral sciences, genetics or other basic sciences, nursing, medicine, law, or one of the humanities. Candidates interested in clinical genetics and other translational applications of genetic technologies are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants must have completed their doctoral training prior to beginning the post-doctoral program. The post-doctoral positions are currently only open to US citizens.
Application Requirements: Candidates are required to submit the following materials: 1) a recent curriculum vitae including previous research experience; 2) a personal statement describing the reason for seeking research training and specific interests in ELSI research, and how the candidate's work relates to CGREAL’s mission and priorities; 3) a letter of support from the applicant’s training director or doctoral committee chairperson/advisor.
The Department of Philosophy at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel —subject to approval by the academic and budgetary authorities of the University—will be hiring someone to fill a tenure-track position at the level of Lecturer or Assistant Professor. The successful candidate must hold (or be about to receive) a Ph.D. in Philosophy.
We are looking for someone whose area of specialization is Political Philosophy and/ or Ethics. Preference will be given to candidates who can enrich the department’s curriculum by giving courses that provide historical background and breadth to the issues with which with deal.
Interested applicants should submit the following:
• Complete and recent curriculum vitae which includes a full list of publications
• Copies of two recent publications
• A short (2 page) academic profile of yourself along with a description of your recent research, and the research you are currently engaged in.
• Evaluations of prior teaching (if any)
• The names and email addresses of three referees.
• The deadline is for receipt of material is March 31, 2011.
All material should be submitted by electronic mail to Dr. Abraham Mansbach, Head of the Department of Philosophy, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel: mansbach [__at__] bgu [dot] ac [dot] il
Trinity College invites applications for the Raymond Pryke Chair in the Margaret MacMillan Trinity One Program at the Assistant Professor level commencing July 1, 2011. This is a three-year appointment renewable for two further years.
The chair holder will be the director of the Trinity One program and will work towards its development and growth. He or she will teach in the program and will be its “public face.”
The program has an International Relations stream and an Ethics stream, each comprising two full-year seminar courses and a co-requisite course, all at the first-year level. For generic descriptions of the seminar courses, and for further information about the program, visit www.trinity.utoronto.ca/trinityone.
The chair holder will teach two full-course equivalents, including a (full-year) seminar course in the International Relations stream or the Ethics stream of the Trinity One program. The second full-course equivalent will also be in the Trinity One program, or will be in Trinity College’s specialist/major program in International Relations or in the College’s major program in Ethics, Society, and Law, or will comprise a half course in one of these programs and a half course (undergraduate or graduate) offered by a related department (e.g., History, Political Science, Philosophy) in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto.
The chair holder will be a Fellow of Trinity College.
Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. or the equivalent. Areas of competence: ethics and literature or ethics and political theory (Ethics stream); international relations (IR stream). The College is seeking applicants with superior teaching abilities and with experience teaching in the humanities or social sciences at the university level, preferably including first-year-seminar teaching. Candidates with experience in the administration of an academic program at the university level are preferred.
Applications: Applicants should ask three referees to send a letter of recommendation under separate cover to the address below. These letters must be received by the application deadline. Applicants should also send a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier, a summary of qualifications, and a statement of interest in the position to: Professor Derek Allen, Dean of Arts, Trinity College, University of Toronto, 6 Hoskin Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 1H8. The closing date for applications is March 31, 2011. Inquiries should be addressed to derekallen [__at__] trinity [dot] utoronto [dot] ca.
Trinity College is committed to employment equity in all forms.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
One-year position, starting 1 July 2011. Rank: Visiting Assistant Professor. AOS: Open. AOC: Open. Ph.D. by time of appointment. Teaching load is five courses per year. Competitive salary. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a brief writing sample at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/661. Review of applications will begin on 1 March 2011. Questions about the position should be addressed to the chair of the search committee, Ulrich Meyer (umeyer [__at__] colgate [dot] edu). Colgate University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body further the University's educational mission.